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UNSC extends the mandate of mission in Sierra Leone
United Nations, Sept 20: The Security Council has unanimously agreed to extend for six months the mandate of the UN mission in Sierra Leone and stressed the importance of continued support to the government in consolidating stability, reintegrating ex-combatants and respecting human rights and the rule of law.
United Nations, Sept 20: The Security Council has
unanimously agreed to extend for six months the mandate of the
UN mission in Sierra Leone and stressed the importance of
continued support to the government in consolidating
stability, reintegrating ex-combatants and respecting human
rights and the rule of law.
The council endorsed a recommendation by Secretary
General Kofi Annan to extend the UN Mission in Sierra Leone
beginning Sept 30 given the need to continue the
gradual drawdown of the peacekeeping force without
jeopardizing the security situation in the country torn apart
by a decade-long civil war.
In adopting the resolution, the 15-member body welcomed
the increasing security in Sierra Leone and encouraged
"further progress towards strengthening the capacity of the
Sierra Leone police and armed forces to maintain security and
stability independently".
Noting that lasting stability in Sierra Leone will
depend on peace in the subregion, especially in Liberia, the
council emphasized the importance of cooperation among the
regional countries to this end, as well as the need for
coordination of UN efforts to contribute to the consolidation
of security.
Members expressed strong support for the efforts of the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) towards building peace in the subregion, and encourages the presidents of the Mano river union member states to resume dialogue and to implement their commitments to building regional peace and security. Bureau Report
Members expressed strong support for the efforts of the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) towards building peace in the subregion, and encourages the presidents of the Mano river union member states to resume dialogue and to implement their commitments to building regional peace and security. Bureau Report